Ambati Rayudu on May 10 completed his 200 Indian Premier League (IPL) games in a clash between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals.

Ambati Rayudu- MI franchise for giving him an opportunity and believing in him in 2010

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The veteran batter became only the ninth player to play 200 matches in the history of IPL. Rayudu, who started his IPL journey at Mumbai Indians, expressed “immense gratitude” to the MI franchise for giving him an opportunity and believing in him in 2010.

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Rayudu: “Thank you so much Akash and MI paltan..

“Thank you so much Akash and MI paltan..it really means a lot and has immense gratitude for giving me an opportunity and believing in me from 2010. I have such great memories with MI and I have cherished each and every trophy win that I have been a part ofâ€æ,” Ambati said in a tweet while responding to MI’s video.

Rayudu has also scored over 4000 runs in the tournament

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Rayudu joins the likes of MS Dhoni, Dinesh Karthik, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, and Robin Uthappa to play 200 matches in IPL. He has also scored over 4000 runs in the tournament.

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MI owner Aakash Ambani congratulated Ambati on achieving the milestone

MI owner Aakash Ambani congratulated Rayudu on achieving the milestone in the biggest cricketing league in the world. Mumbai Indians shared the video, saying: A true champion for MI Blue and Gold. Congratulations @RayuduAmbati on your 200th IPL game. You played for MI in 114 of these matches. And he has given us many moments to celebrate including three IPL trophies.”

Rayudu played for Mumbai Indians from 2010 to 2017

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Rayudu played for Mumbai Indians from 2010 to 2017 and won three IPL trophies with the franchise. He then joined Chennai Super Kings in 2018 and is playing for CSK in the IPL 2023.